Thu, Oct 12, 2006
Once again "ART or something like it!" introduces the world to four more incredible artists. First we meet Adam Matta, beat boxer, multi media artist, painter, and much much more. Then we enter the world of Russ LaChanse, introducing us to drunken cows, bread fetish clubs and a suspicious pancake. Next up we meet Nick Bacile director of the new feature "American Carny: True Tales From the Circus Sideshow," "Slasher Flick," "The Man Who Knew Bell Star," as well as many more amazing films. Finally, we get to the one and only banjo player that requires only one name - the amazing Breadfoot, performing some music from his latest record "Tea With Leo," as well as a tune from his next record. So hitch a ride with "A.O.S.L.I!" as we go from Staten Island, to Williamsburg Brooklyn, and all the way out to Coney Island to meet these unique artists. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Thu, Nov 9, 2006
This episode features artist Molly Crabapple showing off some of her "snarky Victorian art," as she describes the thought processes behind some of her best-known pieces such as "Trixie and the tapeworm." Japanese born singer/ songwriter Miwa takes to the stage with a somewhat country western blues feel to her work. Next we have filmmaker Adam Barnick, giving us a peak at his short film Mainstream. Dark and mostly absent of dialogue, this picture focuses on a man being prodded with all sorts of instruments, as he is strapped to a table. To wrap up the episode we have Kanene Holder, an actress, writer and producer of her one-woman show entitled Sitchaassdown. The show features a multitude of different characters that express Kanene's beliefs through colorful monologues. Special guest John Leavitt drops in to introduce Molly, Adam Matta will be performing part 1 of his vocal vignette series on "AOSLI!", and be sure to look out for Jihad Jerry (AKA Gerald V. Casale from DEVO), as he is bound to show up somewhere. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Thu, May 17, 2007
David Bowie, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits, Samuel L. Jackson, and Christopher Walken are not featured in this episode of "ART or something like it!", but the "Caricature King" Dan Springer sure does paint some mean likenesses of them. Be prepared to witness one of the most intense shows ever! Join us as Lloyd Kaufman, the CEO of Troma Entertainment and creator of the Toxic Avenger, spins an inspiring tale of independent cinema, toxic waste, cheese sandwiches and zombie chickens. Follow Rafi Mercado as he takes us on a journey through his fantasy-land H.O.M.E. and shows us how House of Mercado Entertainment can make our dreams come true. Then we will follow "Slappy the Art Dog" as he steps in as "A.O.S.L.I."s on the scene reporter to introduce us to the blues, goth, metal, grindcore sound of one of New York City's most vulgar rock bands "Vulgaras". So sit up, sit down, sit all around and enjoy another dose of concentrated art in television form.